What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance Worker 1 or 2 position at Consolidated Municipality of Carson City?
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Depending on experience, this position may be filled as either a Parks Maintenance Worker 1 or Parks Maintenance Worker 2. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department. This recruitment is open to fill (2) positions within the department. Parks Maintenance Worker 1:Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair and restoration of city parklands. This includes: playing fields, cemeteries, native and landscaped areas, trails, and recreation amenities. The Parks Maintenance Worker I is an entry level and trainee class within the Parks Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from Parks Maintenance Worker II in that the incumbents receive continual training and education opportunities, while gaining on-the-job experience. Additionally, this position will use and operate a variety of manual and power tools and equipment, respond to requests and inquiries from the public, provide visitor information as necessary and perform related work as required.Parks Maintenance Worker 2:Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair and restoration of city parklands. This includes: playing fields, cemeteries, native and landscaped areas, trails, and recreation amenities. The Park Maintenance Worker II is the skilled and experienced level within the Parks Maintenance Worker series and is expected to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision. Additionally, this position will use and operate a variety of manual and power tools and equipment, respond to requests and inquiries from the public, provide visitor information as necessary and perform related work as required.Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans. To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here. Parks Maintenance Worker 1:Employer-Paid PERS: $16.7686 - $25.1534 hourly / $34,878.74 - $52,319.02 annuallyEmployee/Employer-Paid PERS: $19.9011- $29.8516 hourly / $41,394.34 - $62,091.34 annually Parks Maintenance Worker 2:Employer-Paid PERS: $18.5358- $27.8042 hourly / $38,554.36 - $57,832.84 annuallyEmployee/Employer-Paid PERS: $21.9982 - $32.9976 hourly / $45,756.36 - $68,635.06 annually** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Parks Maintenance Worker 1:Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair, and restoration of City parklands to ensure safe and efficient access for the public and staff. Performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, seeding/re-seeding; and aerating turf areas and sports fields; maintains native and landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches; prepares soil for planting; plants trees, and shrubs; installs, repairs, adjusts and maintains irrigation systems. Grooms and prepares sports fields for practices, games, tournaments, and public use. Cleans and maintains park and recreation facilities; restrooms and picnic shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels, and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.Under general supervision, mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides. Maintains and performs repair work on a variety of park equipment; may paint facilities, assists with plumbing and carpentry work; maintain or conduct basic repairs on hardscapes (paved trails), builds basic concrete forms and assists with finishing work. Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, brooms, and other tools; operates trucks, small utility vehicles, trailers, and tractors with attachments. Performs snow removal activities as required.Observes safe work methods and uses appropriate personal protective equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; ensures safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; reports and documents safety concerns and attends safety meetings. Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use. Maintains basic records of work performed and completes work orders as assigned. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of work team. Instructs, trains, and directs the work of seasonal employees, volunteers, inmates, or less experienced staff. Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.Parks Maintenance Worker 2:Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair, and restoration of City parklands to ensure safe and efficient access for the public and staff. Performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, seeding/re-seeding; and aerating turf areas and sports fields; maintains native and landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches; prepares soil for planting; plants trees, and shrubs; performs trail maintenance and construction duties, including trail repairs, clearing downed trees, erosion control; maintains and constructs drainage systems, trail bridges, culverts, fences and gates. Installs, repairs, adjusts, and maintains irrigation systems.Grooms and prepares sports fields for practices, games, tournaments, and public use. Cleans and maintains park and recreation facilities; restrooms and picnic shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels, and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.Operates a full range of light and heavy maintenance and grounds equipment including tractors, backhoes, skid steers, bobcats, dump trucks, boom trucks, forklifts, riding lawn mowers and snow removal equipment. Under general supervision, mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides. Maintains and performs repair work on a variety of park equipment; may paint facilities, assists with plumbing and carpentry work; maintain or conduct basic repairs on hardscapes (paved trails), builds basic concrete forms and assists with finishing work. Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, brooms, and other tools; operates trucks, small utility vehicles, trailers, and tractors with attachments. Performs snow removal activities as required.Observes safe work methods and uses appropriate personal protective equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; ensures safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; reports and documents safety concerns and attends safety meetings. Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use. Maintains basic records of work performed and completes work orders as assigned. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of work team. Instructs, trains, and directs the work of Park Maintenance Worker I, seasonal employees, volunteers, inmates, or less experienced staff. Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason. 2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $48.25 and a drug screen/alcohol which costs $84.00. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen.6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov .7. All positions of the Parks and Cemetery Divisions of the Parks and Recreation Department will be subjected to working with prison inmate and jail trustee workers in the course of their duties. All employees must be willing to do so, and comply with all departmental policies and procedures related to these work programs as a condition of employment. 8. This position is covered under the authority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and/or the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). All employees covered by this job description are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the requirements of the FMCSA, as set forth in 49 CFR part 382 as amended; or the FTA, as set forth in 49 CFR part 655 as amended; and the Carson City Anti-Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program; which are hereby referenced and made part of this job description, that mandate urine testing and breath alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions, as well as those positions that require a commercial driver's license (CDL); requires termination of employment when there is a positive test result. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) also imposes 49 CFR part 40 as amended, which is hereby referenced and made part of this job description, that establishes standards for collection and testing of urine and breath specimens.Copies of parts 382, 655 and 40 are available in the Alcohol Program Manager's office and on the internet at the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy an Compliance website www.dot.gov/ot/dapc/index.html 9. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Depending on experience, this position may be filled as either a Parks Maintenance Worker 1 or Parks Maintenance Worker 2. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department. This recruitment is open to fill (2) positions within the department. Parks Maintenance Worker 1:Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair and restoration of city parklands. This includes: playing fields, cemeteries, native and landscaped areas, trails, and recreation amenities. The Parks Maintenance Worker I is an entry level and trainee class within the Parks Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from Parks Maintenance Worker II in that the incumbents receive continual training and education opportunities, while gaining on-the-job experience. Additionally, this position will use and operate a variety of manual and power tools and equipment, respond to requests and inquiries from the public, provide visitor information as necessary and perform related work as required.Parks Maintenance Worker 2:Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair and restoration of city parklands. This includes: playing fields, cemeteries, native and landscaped areas, trails, and recreation amenities. The Park Maintenance Worker II is the skilled and experienced level within the Parks Maintenance Worker series and is expected to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision. Additionally, this position will use and operate a variety of manual and power tools and equipment, respond to requests and inquiries from the public, provide visitor information as necessary and perform related work as required.Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans. To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here. Parks Maintenance Worker 1:Employer-Paid PERS: $16.7686 - $25.1534 hourly / $34,878.74 - $52,319.02 annuallyEmployee/Employer-Paid PERS: $19.9011- $29.8516 hourly / $41,394.34 - $62,091.34 annually Parks Maintenance Worker 2:Employer-Paid PERS: $18.5358- $27.8042 hourly / $38,554.36 - $57,832.84 annuallyEmployee/Employer-Paid PERS: $21.9982 - $32.9976 hourly / $45,756.36 - $68,635.06 annually** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Parks Maintenance Worker 1:Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair, and restoration of City parklands to ensure safe and efficient access for the public and staff. Performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, seeding/re-seeding; and aerating turf areas and sports fields; maintains native and landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches; prepares soil for planting; plants trees, and shrubs; installs, repairs, adjusts and maintains irrigation systems. Grooms and prepares sports fields for practices, games, tournaments, and public use. Cleans and maintains park and recreation facilities; restrooms and picnic shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels, and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.Under general supervision, mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides. Maintains and performs repair work on a variety of park equipment; may paint facilities, assists with plumbing and carpentry work; maintain or conduct basic repairs on hardscapes (paved trails), builds basic concrete forms and assists with finishing work. Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, brooms, and other tools; operates trucks, small utility vehicles, trailers, and tractors with attachments. Performs snow removal activities as required.Observes safe work methods and uses appropriate personal protective equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; ensures safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; reports and documents safety concerns and attends safety meetings. Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use. Maintains basic records of work performed and completes work orders as assigned. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of work team. Instructs, trains, and directs the work of seasonal employees, volunteers, inmates, or less experienced staff. Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.Parks Maintenance Worker 2:Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair, and restoration of City parklands to ensure safe and efficient access for the public and staff. Performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, seeding/re-seeding; and aerating turf areas and sports fields; maintains native and landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches; prepares soil for planting; plants trees, and shrubs; performs trail maintenance and construction duties, including trail repairs, clearing downed trees, erosion control; maintains and constructs drainage systems, trail bridges, culverts, fences and gates. Installs, repairs, adjusts, and maintains irrigation systems.Grooms and prepares sports fields for practices, games, tournaments, and public use. Cleans and maintains park and recreation facilities; restrooms and picnic shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels, and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.Operates a full range of light and heavy maintenance and grounds equipment including tractors, backhoes, skid steers, bobcats, dump trucks, boom trucks, forklifts, riding lawn mowers and snow removal equipment. Under general supervision, mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides. Maintains and performs repair work on a variety of park equipment; may paint facilities, assists with plumbing and carpentry work; maintain or conduct basic repairs on hardscapes (paved trails), builds basic concrete forms and assists with finishing work. Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, brooms, and other tools; operates trucks, small utility vehicles, trailers, and tractors with attachments. Performs snow removal activities as required.Observes safe work methods and uses appropriate personal protective equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; ensures safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; reports and documents safety concerns and attends safety meetings. Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use. Maintains basic records of work performed and completes work orders as assigned. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of work team. Instructs, trains, and directs the work of Park Maintenance Worker I, seasonal employees, volunteers, inmates, or less experienced staff. Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason. 2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $48.25 and a drug screen/alcohol which costs $84.00. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen.6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov .7. All positions of the Parks and Cemetery Divisions of the Parks and Recreation Department will be subjected to working with prison inmate and jail trustee workers in the course of their duties. All employees must be willing to do so, and comply with all departmental policies and procedures related to these work programs as a condition of employment. 8. This position is covered under the authority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and/or the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). All employees covered by this job description are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the requirements of the FMCSA, as set forth in 49 CFR part 382 as amended; or the FTA, as set forth in 49 CFR part 655 as amended; and the Carson City Anti-Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program; which are hereby referenced and made part of this job description, that mandate urine testing and breath alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions, as well as those positions that require a commercial driver's license (CDL); requires termination of employment when there is a positive test result. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) also imposes 49 CFR part 40 as amended, which is hereby referenced and made part of this job description, that establishes standards for collection and testing of urine and breath specimens.Copies of parts 382, 655 and 40 are available in the Alcohol Program Manager's office and on the internet at the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy an Compliance website www.dot.gov/ot/dapc/index.html 9. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $20 - $30
Building Maintenance Worker - Hourly
Consolidated Municipality of Carson City -
Carson, NV
